The Diputación de Sevilla gathers municipalities from the Eastern Territorial Area in Osuna to introduce the role of the Local Police Tutor Agent, focused on protecting minors.
The auditorium of the CREAR University Campus in Osuna hosted an informative session on the Tutor Agent programme this Tuesday, November 10. The initiative is led by the Provincial Council of Seville, through its Social Cohesion and Equality Area, in collaboration with the National Association of Tutor Agents (ANAT).
The session was aimed at municipalities in the region that are part of the Eastern Territorial Area of Seville. Its goal is to explain what this specialized role of the Local Police is and encourage its implementation in more localities across the province.
The municipal delegate for Social Affairs of the Osuna City Council, Mª Carmen Berraquero, argued that the programme strengthens the protection of minors and improves coordination between the Local Police, educational centres, and Social Services. She explained that this coordination is key in addressing the issues currently affecting children and adolescents.
Berraquero warned of the risks associated with the use of social media at increasingly younger ages. She called for educating children to detect harmful content, verify the information they receive, and use these platforms responsibly.
The councillor also expressed her concern about bullying. She pointed out that its prevention and detection require a joint response from institutions and professionals working with minors, and advocated for strengthening collaboration between schools, Social Services, and the Local Police to ensure safe school environments.
The event coincided with the approach of World Children's Day, celebrated on November 20. Berraquero reminded that protecting the rights of children and adolescents is a shared responsibility of society as a whole.
The coordinator of the Eastern Territorial Area, Nuria Clavillo, thanked the Osuna City Council for hosting the meeting. She explained that the session is part of a series of meetings that the Diputación is conducting in various territorial areas to bring the programme closer to municipalities.
Afterwards, Diego Díaz, representative of Andalucía for ANAT and an officer of the Local Police of Seville, presented how the programme works. He explained that these regional meetings aim to raise awareness of the role in towns that do not yet have it and to offer support and advice to those that already do.
The Tutor Agent carries out preventive, educational, and community-based actions, primarily aimed at children and adolescents. Its areas of work include preventing bullying and cyberbullying, internet risks, school absenteeism, addictions, road safety education, and promoting equality. It also identifies situations of vulnerability among minors.
The Osuna event is part of the calendar of regional meetings promoted by the Diputación de Sevilla. Its purpose is to facilitate the participation of municipalities and enhance coordination between administrations and professionals who protect children and adolescents.
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